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Oregon to Start Brock Thomas at Quarterback
With Oregon getting set to square off with Nebraska on Saturday night, the Ducks will start Brock Thomas at quarterback, according to On3's Pete Nakos. Thomas will get the call in favor of quarterback Dylan Raiola, who earned the start last week against UCLA with starter Dante Moore out with a concussion. Raiola finished the loss to the Bruins just 6 of 19 passing for 43 yards and threw two interceptions, while Thomas finished the game 11 of 15 passing for 156 yards and a touchdown. Thomas will go up against a quality Nebraska pass defense that has limited opponents to just 181.5 yards per game through the air.
Source: Pete Nakos
Source: Pete Nakos
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Tramell Jones Jr. to Start for Florida
Florida is officially starting quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. on Saturday as the Gators take on Texas, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Starter Aaron Philo is dealing with a shoulder injury and is questionable to play against the Longhorns, while Thamel reports Philo's availability will be decided near game time on Saturday. After Philo exited this past week's loss to South Carolina, Jones Jr. finished 6 of 8 passing for 40 yards and threw an interception, while carrying the ball twice for 17 yards rushing. Jones Jr. will take on a Texas pass defense that has allowed just 168.4 yards passing per game this season.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Thomas Castellanos Eligible for Texas Tech
Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos was granted a temporary injunction in his fifth-year eligibility lawsuit, according to On3's Pete Nakos, making him eligible for the Red Raiders. "It clears the way for the 38 athletes listed as plaintiffs to play while the order is in effect, Nakos reported. Castellanos hasn't played for Texas Tech since Sept. 26 during a 49-14 win over Sam Houston State, in which he finished with a 27-yard touchdown pass and four carries for 26 yards rushing. He subsequently missed Texas Tech's win over Colorado on Oct. 3 but will be available Saturday against Arizona State.
Source: Pete Nakos
Source: Pete Nakos
Cam Cook Holds Must-Start Status in Week 7
West Virginia running back Cam Cook has been one of college fantasy's brightest stars this season. While the Mountaineers have not won a Big 12 game, Cook has rushed for 793 yards and seven touchdowns through six games. The Jacksonville State transfer has been a workhorse, but has also been efficient with his many touches. This week, West Virginia takes on a Cincinnati team that is giving up 30 points and 196.5 rushing yards per game in Big 12 play. With how heavily the Mountaineers run the ball, Cook is a smash start once again this week.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Cam Coleman Set for Big Day?
Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman has not had the statistical season that many had hoped for thus far, but he did have a strong game in the loss to Oklahoma last week with five receptions for 110 yards and a score. Coleman's connection with Arch Manning is continuing to develop, and the pairing could hit a stride against what has been a weak Florida defense this week. The Gators have surrendered 83 points and 718 total yards over the past two weeks in blowout losses to Missouri and South Carolina. While the Longhorns' offense has looked rather stagnant this season, this is a great opportunity for Coleman and Manning to get back on track.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Amare Thomas Draws Favorable Matchup for Week 7
Houston wide receiver Amare Thomas' production has cooled off over the past two weeks, as he has just caught six passes for 74 yards with no touchdowns after scoring a touchdown in each game to open the season. Thomas was the Cougars' leading receiver a season ago, and has a strong rapport with quarterback Conner Weigman. Despite his lack of recent production, he has still drawn a healthy seven targets per game over the past two. While Patrick Overmyer and Trent Walker have stepped up to produce, Thomas could be set for a big game in the Big 12 game of the week between Oklahoma State and Houston. Eric Morris tends to turn games into shootouts, and there should be plenty of offense to go around in this one. Thomas has cleared the century mark just one time this season but after doing so on three separate occasions a season ago, he should see an uptick in production in this one.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
CJ Baxter Will be a Game-Time Decision on Saturday
Kentucky running back CJ Baxter (undisclosed) is set to be a game-time decision for Saturday's showdown with Oklahoma. Baxter ran all over LSU last week for 123 yards and two touchdowns. While he is a game-time decision, there is optimism that he will play. Baxter faces a tough test on the road against a stout Sooners' defense. Add in the fact that he's a game-time decision in a late game, making him a risky play in fantasy this week.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Kamario Taylor Unlikely to Play on Saturday
Mississippi State star quarterback Kamario Taylor (turf toe) has reportedly been working towards playing this week, and is day-to-day with the injury that he suffered at the end of the Alabama game. However despite the effort to get on the field, On3 reported that sources have shared that they are skeptical regarding his availability. If Taylor cannot go against LSU, it seems that freshman Parker Puckett is the next man up. Puckett would be drawing his first career start in what is a massive road game for the Bulldogs.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Robert Woodyard Jr. Active for Missouri
Missouri linebacker Robert Woodyard Jr. (undisclosed) will play in Saturday's massive game against Ole Miss. Woodyard was listed as questionable on the injury report, but is reportedly ready to go. He has recorded 43 total tackles this season, along with an interception and a forced fumble. The Auburn transfer being available is a big lift for the Tigers defensively, who will need all hands on deck to slow down a high-flying Rebels' offense (38.8 points per game).
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Elijah Brown to Start Against Purdue
Washington quarterback Elijah Brown is set to start his first career game with the Huskies on Friday night as they travel to West Lafayette to take on Purdue. Brown filled in for Demond Williams Jr. (rib) last week in the loss to Iowa, completing 28-of-39 passes for 251 yards and three touchdowns. The Stanford transfer looked natural in the Huskies' offense. Meanwhile, Williams may be active in a reserve role, but his availability will be determined by how he feels in pre-game warm-ups. If Brown plays well, it is entirely possible that he could take the starting quarterback job from Williams.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Malachi Nelson Set to Start Again for Syracuse
Syracuse quarterback Malachi Nelson is expected to make his second consecutive start this week as the Orange play against Louisville on Saturday night. Nelson started last week's loss to Virginia, completing 16-of-29 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown. Amari Odom (shoulder) is listed as out, and Steve Angeli (Achilles) is listed as questionable for the game. Nelson is at his fourth school in four seasons, and hopes to reboot his career with another opportunity for a strong showing this weekend.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Edwin Joseph Out in Week 7 with Injury
Ole Miss starting safety Edwin Joseph (ankle) is out for the team's Week 7 matchup against Missouri. Over his first five games, Joseph had posted 18 combined tackles and also swatted down two passes. He transferred to Ole Miss from Florida State, where he played 28 games over three seasons and racked up 51 tackles, four interceptions, 1.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss and nine passes defended. Ole Miss will need others to step up with Joseph out this week. The Rebels have already surrendered 392.4 yards and 28 points per game this season, and a Missouri offense that averages 438.2 yards and 35.8 points per contest will be a daunting task, especially down a starter in the secondary.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Statuses of Jeremiah Beasley, Robert Woodyard in Question
Missouri linebacker Jeremiah Beasley (undisclosed) is doubtful to play in the team's ranked showdown with Ole Miss in Week 7, while linebacker Robert Woodyard Jr. (undisclosed) is questionable and likely to be a game-time decision. Beasley has 21 combined tackles across six games so far this season, while Woodyard has 44 tackles over his six contests. Woodyard has 2.5 tackles for loss, an interception and a fumble forced and recovered as well. Not having even one of the linebackers could hinder the Tigers' defense in trying to slow a high-flying Rebels' offense. Ole Miss averages 433.8 total yards and 38.8 points per game so far, so Missouri will take all the defensive help it can get this week.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Michael Fasusi, Eddy Pierre-Louis Carry Injury Designations for Week 7
Oklahoma offensive lineman Michael Fasusi (shoulder) is questionable to play in the team's Week 7 game against Kentucky, while another offensive lineman, Eddy Pierre-Louis (undisclosed), is doubtful. There's optimism that Fasusi plays this week, while Pierre-Louis is not expected to suit up for the Sooners. Fasusi has not played since the team's season-opening game, but he was a former five-star recruit, so his return would be a boost for the Sooners' offensive line, especially if Pierre-Louis is out. Pierre-Louis has played in four games this season and has 21 career collegiate games under his belt. Oklahoma secured a massive win over top-ranked Texas last week, but ranked matchups against Kentucky and Mississippi State are next, so a battered offensive line is not a good sign for an offense that's already struggled to consistently move the ball.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Terrance Green Out for Week 7 with Injury
Alabama defensive lineman Terrance Green (lower body) is out for the team's Week 7 matchup with Tennessee. That's a blow to the Bama defense, as Green has 2.5 sacks and four tackles for loss among his 11 combined tackles in the first six games of the season. As a unit, the Crimson Tide defense has been pretty tough, allowing an average of 336.3 total yards and 20.7 points per game this season. The defense will be aided by the likely return of linebacker Justin Hill (lower body), who has a sack and 2.5 tackles for loss among his six combined tackles across three contests this season. Hill is listed as probable, but is expected to play.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Nic Anderson Trending Toward Playing in Week 7
Kentucky wide receiver Nic Anderson (shoulder) is probable but is trending toward playing in the team's Week 7 matchup against Oklahoma. Across six games this season, Anderson has 149 yards and a touchdown over his 12 receptions. He has at least two catches in three straight appearances and he scored his touchdown two games ago. Wide receiver Kenny Darby and tight end Willie Rodriguez are the team's top pass catchers with 29 and 28 receptions, respectively, and then Anderson is third on the team, so he'd boost the offense if he can suit up. Oklahoma has been a tough matchup on opposing offenses, allowing just 266.8 yards and 17.6 points per game so far.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Parker Livingstone Downgraded to Doubtful for Week 7
Oklahoma wide receiver Parker Livingstone (undisclosed) has been downgraded to doubtful for the team's Week 7 game against Kentucky. He has appeared in five games so far this season, catching six passes for 51 yards. A year ago, he accumulated 29 receptions for 516 yards and six touchdowns while with Texas. If Livingstone cannot play this Saturday, Isaiah Sategna could power the Oklahoma wide receiver room even more than he usually does. Tight end Rocky Beers and running back Lloyd Avant are the players with the next-most catches on the roster, with Livingstone and Trell Harris next with their six catches. The matchup for Oklahoma playmakers is solid, as Kentucky has allowed 382.2 yards and 28 points per game so far.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Four Buckeyes in Jeopardy of Missing Week 7
Ohio State offensive lineman Austin Siereveld (non-football illness) and running back Ja'Jobi Jackson (foot) are each out for Week 7, while wide receiver Brock Boyd (undisclosed) and running back Turbo Rogers (undisclosed) are both questionable. Siereveld is a starting offensive lineman for the Buckeyes, while Jackson is the team's second-leading rusher, so those will be big voids to fill in a ranked showdown against Indiana. With Jackson out, having Rogers around would be a boost for the backfield, and against a stout Hoosiers' defense, having Boyd around would help the Buckeyes' chances too. Bo Jackson has led the Ohio State backfield to this point, and more could be asked out of Isaiah West and Legend Bay in the backfield this week. The Buckeyes will lean on Jeremiah Smith in the passing game, while Devin McCuin, Nate Roberts and Brandon Inniss are pass catchers who could be more involved, especially if Boyd is out.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Khobie Martin Doubtful to Play in Week 7
Indiana running back Khobie Martin (forearm) is doubtful to play in Week 7 against Ohio State. He got injured in the team's season opener, and has not played since. Martin didn't get a carry or catch in his first game action, but had 505 rushing yards and six touchdowns across 78 carries last year - he also caught a pass for 14 yards. Without Martin around most of this season, and likely again in Week 7, Indiana has relied on Lee Beebe and Turbo Richard. Beebe has 98 rushing attempts for 551 yards and four touchdowns, while Richard has added 597 yards and five scores across 71 rushing attempts. Beebe has four receiving yards across two catches, while Richard has three receptions for 47 yards. Ohio State will be a tough challenge for both of those backs, as the Buckeyes allow just 246.8 total yards and 13.2 points per game so far this season.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Thomas Castellanos' Eligibility Uncertain Prior to Saturday's Game
Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos was given a fifth year of eligibility prior to the season through a TRO, but his eligibility was overturned on October 2nd prior to the Colorado game. Castellanos did have a hearing yesterday, but it did not result in immediate eligibility as he had hoped. As a result, the backup quarterback is listed as questionable on the availability report prior to Saturday's game against Arizona State. Without Castellanos and running back Cameron Dickey (ankle), the Red Raiders' red zone run game may suffer.
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Abu Sama III Likely to Return on Saturday
Wisconsin starting running back Abu Sama III (upper body) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against UCLA. Sama has not played since being knocked out of the Penn State game on September 26th. The Iowa State transfer has run for 190 yards and a touchdown this season. In Sama's absence, quarterback Colton Joseph has led the ground game. His return should provide more of a pop on the ground for the Badgers.
Source: Big Ten Availability Report
Source: Big Ten Availability Report
